Orbs

Red Orb
Red Orbs are magical red stones consisting of the crystallized blood of demons. Throughout the series, the amount of Red Orbs the player finds during a mission factors into its final grade. They are usually found by defeating enemies and breaking objects, and in the first three games they are given as rewards for completing missions, though they were replaced by Proud Souls in Devil May Cry 4. The amount of orbs obtained by defeating enemies depends on the Stylish Rank at the moment they are defeated, and the amount obtained by completing a mission depends on the overall mission grade. There are also hidden caches that can be found by examining or standing on unusual places; in most games, the player must find these hidden orbs unassisted, while in Devil May Cry 4, these hidden caches can be detected using Nero's Auto-Search ability. Red Orbs also function as the in-game currency, and in the first three games they can be used to purchase items, weapon upgrades, and new abilities at Divinity Statues. In Devil May Cry 4, new abilities are instead purchased with Proud Souls. In Devil May Cry and Devil May Cry 2, there are also red Sealed Doors which can only be opened by relinquishing Red Orbs to them.

Green Orb
Green Orbs are magical green stones consisting of the crystallized fluids of demons. In each game, they will revitalize some of the player's vitality as soon as they are picked up, and also count towards their Red Orbs. They can be found by defeating enemies and breaking objects, but are uncommon.

White Orb
White Orbs are magical white stones consisting of the crystallized tears and spirit of demons. In each game, they will revitalize some of the player's Devil Trigger as soon as they are picked up, and also count towards their Red Orbs. They can be found by defeating enemies and breaking objects, but are uncommon.

Blue Orb
Blue Orbs are magical blue stones consisting of crystallized life force. In each game, they will lengthen the vitality gauge. They can be obtained by purchasing them from Divinity Statues, finding them hidden within missions, or by obtaining four Blue Orb Fragments, which will combine into one Blue Orb. These fragments can also be obtained by finding them hidden with missions, or by completing Secret Missions. There is a set number of Blue Orbs and Blue Orb Fragments in each game.

Purple Orb
Purple Orbs are magical purple stones consisting of crystallized magic. In each game, they will lengthen the Devil Trigger gauge, and thus, the duration the player can be in the Devil Trigger state. They can only be obtained by purchasing them from Divinity Statues. There is a set number of Purple Orbs in each game.

Yellow & Gold Orb
Yellow Orbs are magical yellow stones created through a secret alchemical process. They are able to bring the player back to life in the previous room if he dies.